Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal will not compromise over his plans for Wayne Rooney.
The Mail on Sunday says it is understood Van Gaal is set to play hard-ball with Rooney as a statement of intent of who is charge at Old Trafford.
The Dutchman is understood to want to play Rooney in midfield to accommodate Robin van Persie as his prime striker for the new season.
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